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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Shire of Eltham War Memorial, Memorial Park, Garden Hill, Kangaroo Ground, c.May 1988
35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 25) Mount - Kodak EktachromeProcess Date MAY 88Mgarden hill, kangaroo ground, memorial park, scan - 35mm positive, shire of eltham war memorial, war memorial tower -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Shire of Eltham War Memorial, Memorial Park, Garden Hill, Kangaroo Ground, c.May 1988
35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 25) Mount - Kodak EktachromeProcess Date MAY 88Mgarden hill, kangaroo ground, memorial park, shire of eltham war memorial, war memorial tower -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Watson's Creek Antiques, Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, c.May 1988
35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 25) Mount - Kodak EktachromeProcess Date MAY 88Meltham-yarra glen road, watson's creek antiques -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Animal Crossing sign, Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, c.May 1988
35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 25) Mount - Kodak EktachromeProcess Date MAY 88Meltham-yarra glen road, sign -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Panton Hill Memorial Park, c.May 1988
35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 25) Mount - Kodak EktachromeProcess Date MAY 88Mpanton hill memorial park -
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Photograph, Panton Hill Hotel, 633 Kangaroo Ground-St Andrews Rd, Panton Hill, c.May 1988
35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 25) Mount - Kodak EktachromeProcess Date MAY 88Mkangaroo ground-st andrews rd, panton hill, panton hill hotel -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, St Andrews Worksops, 85 Burns St, St Andrews, c.May 1988
35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 25) Mount - Kodak EktachromeProcess Date MAY 88Mst andrews worksops, st andrews, burns street -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Paul Murray Baker & Pastrycook, 83 Burns St, St Andrews, c.May 1988
35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 25) Mount - Kodak EktachromeProcess Date MAY 88Mst andrews, burns street, bakery, paul murray -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, St Andrews Community Market, Kangaroo Ground-St Andrews Rd, St Andrews, c.May 1988
35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 25) Mount - Kodak EktachromeProcess Date MAY 88Mst andrews, burns street, st andrews market -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, St Andrews Community Market, Kangaroo Ground-St Andrews Rd, St Andrews, c.May 1988
35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 25) Mount - Kodak EktachromeProcess Date MAY 88Mst andrews, burns street, st andrews market -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Former Commercial Bank of Australia buildiing, 901 Main Road, Hurstbridge, c.May 1988
35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 25) Mount - Kodak EktachromeProcess Date MAY 88Mcba bank, hurstbridge -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Civic Guide, Hurstbridge, c.May 1988
35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 25) Mount - Kodak EktachromeProcess Date MAY 88Mhurstbridge, notice board, civic guide -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Eltham Performing Arts Centre, 1603 Main Road, Research, c.May 1988
The Eltham Performing Arts Centre is a mult-use community facility with a seating capacity of up to 200 in the theatre mode. The project budget of $675,000 was jointly funded by the Shire of Eltham, Eltham Little Theatre Inc. and the Bicentennial Authority. Building works commenced in May 1987 and the Centre officially opened on 26th January, 1988 (Australia Day). It was constructed on the site of the old Research Hall in Main Road, Research, which was the previous home of the "Eltham Little Theatre."35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 25) Mount - Kodak EktachromeProcess Date MAY 88Meltham little theatre, eltham performing arts centre, main road, research (vic.) -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Folkart, 232 Yarra Street, Warrandyte, c.May 1988
Folkart was operated by Pamnela Hipwell and was permanently closed Januray 2020. "Folkart has been central to the Warrandyte streetscape since 1975 when it took over from Les Gilholm’s milk bar (see photo below). John and Betty Hipwell were amongst the first to start importing Asian clothing, jewellery and homewares. It derived from the era of hippies, meditation, flower power and freedom and introduced a whole new look, floaty dresses and skirts with embroidery and sequin decoration, exotic fabrics and colours and exciting possibilities." - Warrandyte Historical Society (Facebook Jan 8, 2020).35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 25) Mount - Kodak EktachromeProcess Date MAY 88Mfolkart, warrandyte -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Wellers Restaurant, 150 Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, Kangaroo Ground, c.May 1988
35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 25) Mount - Kodak EktachromeProcess Date MAY 88Meltham-yarra glen road, kangaroo ground, wellers, wellers restaurant, fondata 1872 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Shire of Eltham, Parks & Environment, 728 Main Road, Eltham, c.May 1988
Originally built 1859 as the Eltham Police Residence, the Police moved intio new premises in Pryor Street in 1961. It was then occupied by the Eltham Shire Council Department of Parks and Environment from c.1985. In 1998 it became home of the Eltham District Historical Society.35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 23) Mount - Kodak EktachromeProcess Date MAY 88Meltham, local history centre, main road, parks and environment, police residence, shire of eltham -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Eltham Courthouse, 730 Main Road, Eltham, c.May 1988
Built in 1860, the Eltham Courthouse is the oldest public building remaining in Eltham. In its early days the building was used as the meeting place and office of the Eltham District Road Board and as an overflow classroom for the local school. The Eltham Courthouse ceased operational duties in 1984 and is now used by various community groups including Eltham District Historical Society. It was listed on the Victorian Heritage Register (Number H0784) in 1982. The building is of architectural significance because it retains intact early features. These include use of handmade bricks, simple decoration, roof trusses, timber ceiling boards, original windows, doors and associated hardware and a collection of court furniture. Additions to the court house have been done in a manner which did not interfere with the fabric of the original building. It is a fundamental asset in the Eltham Justice Precinct and is being fully restored in 2021 thanks to Nillumbik Shire Council.35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 23) Mount - Kodak EktachromeProcess Date MAY 88Meltham, eltham courthouse, main road -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Nautilus Seafood Restaurant, Main Road, Eltham, c.May 1988
35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 23) Mount - Kodak EktachromeProcess Date MAY 88Meltham, main road, mercers restaurant, nautilus restaurant, restaurants -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Second Life, 736 Main Road, Eltham, c.May 1988
The c1920 brick shop and side dwelling is one of just three early 20th century shop buildings left in Eltham and one of just two that have intact facades. These shops are physical links with the country village of Eltham at that time and their siting in isolated locations along the street reflects that village era. Since the 1950s Eltham's main street has changed dramatically and the intact pre 1940 buildings such as this shop are key components of the section of Main Road south of Henry Street which still has a streetscape recognisable from that earlier time. The side dwelling illustrates the common practice of that time for shopkeepers to live at their premises. In the 1990s this was an antique Shop and in 2010 “Eltham Cycles”. It is now a popular eatery – Zen Den. 35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 23) Mount - Kodak EktachromeProcess Date MAY 88Meltham, main road, antiques and old wares, cafe zen den, restaurants, second hand dealer, second life decor pty ltd, shops -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Eltham Community Centre, 801 Main Road, Eltham, c.May 1988
35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 23) Mount - Kodak EktachromeProcess Date MAY 88Meltham, main road, eltham community centre -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Eltham Tavern, 746 Main Road, Eltham, c.May 1988
35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 23) Mount - Kodak EktachromeProcess Date MAY 88Meltham, main road, eltham hotel, pitt street -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Eltham Town Park, c.May 1988
In 1981 the Shire of Eltham Historical Society was asked by the Victorian Place Names Committee to comment on a proposal by the Shire of Eltham to assign names to parklands in Eltham as follows:- "Eltham Common" - the area between the municipal offices, Main Road, the Eltham railway -line, and Panther Place and containing Shillinglaw Cottage. The Shire has advised that this name has been used locally for the site since about 1975. "Alistair Knox Park" - the area bounded by the Eltham railway -line, Panther Place, Main Road, Bridge Street, and Susan Street, and through which flows the Diamond Creek. The area has been known locally as "Eltham Town Park" The proposed name "Alistair Knox Park" had created some local controversy with a number of reversals of the Council's decision and letters to the local paper both for and against the proposal. The society was reluctant to be drawn into this controversy particularly as there were known to be members with strong views both for and against the proposed name. The society appreciated the work done by Alistair Knox both in the formulation of the park concept and in its development but because of the controversy generated by the proposed naming and also because of the wide general use of the park by the public·, the name Eltham Town Park was felt more appropriate. The society noted that there was no outstanding historical associations with the land comprising the park which would warrant naming the park after any particular person, place or event. No objection was raised to the Eltham Common proposal as set-out above. The decision was made in the knowledge that Alistair Knox had been associated with the society over many years and was a prominent figure in the recent history of Eltham. He was regarded as a key figure in the environmental building movement and in particular was renowned for his use of mud bricks as a building material. He served as a councillor of the Shire of Eltham from 1971-1975, his final year as Shire President. It was during these years that the proposals to create the park in its present form were shaped and Alistair played a leading part in the decision to make it a landscaped passive recreational park rather than a sporting area. The parklands comprise a section of the Diamond Creek valley. The creek itself flows through the centre of the area which is overlooked by steep hills on each side. The parks form part of the land purchased from the Crown in 1851 by J.M. Holloway and then subdivided into allotments and called "Little Eltham". While most of the area was subdivided into residential lots the creek valley was subdivided into lots suitable for small farms. Some further subdivision took place over the years and the whole of the parks now comprises eight separate titles. A list of some of the former owners has been compiled but exhaustive research on all owners has not been carried out. The ownership of one parcel has been traced back to when it was purchased from Holloway by John Hicks Petty in 1874, long after it was subdivided. Other families owning land within the area over the years included Lyon, Rees, Clark, Waterfall, Carrucan, Graham, Hill and Morant. The character of the valley area has remained rural while development occurred on each side. Early photos show the area as orchard and grazing land. In 1901 the railway was constructed through the area resulting in the timber trestle bridge across the Diamond Creek. which is an important feature of the park landscape. A memorial obelisk to the Eltham servicemen killed in World War 1 was erected at the south eastern corner of the park. The site is now within the intersection of Main Road and Bridge Street and the memorial was shifted in the 1950s to the Eltham R.S.L. clubrooms. Following the financial failure of the local sub-branch, the memorial obelisk was again relocated to the Eltham War Memorial building precinct in 2011. During the early 1960's the Council started purchasing the land which now comprises the parks. In the late 1960's the area to the east of the Diamond Creek was used as a garbage tip and filled above the flood plain of the creek. When this area was filled the tip was transferred to the west side of the creek. From the early 1970's the area has been progressively developed as a park for passive recreation with ornamental lakes, extensive tree planting and landscaping. The character of the valley before the days of the tip has been recreated and this has earned a Landscape classification from the National Trust, an unusual honour for a man-made landscape. The parks are not only attractive in appearance. The large number of people using them, particularly at weekends and holidays is evidence of their popularity and the foresight and careful planning of local residents, Councillors and Council Staff. 35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 23) Mount - Kodak EktachromeProcess Date MAY 88Meltham, main road, alistair knox park, eltham town park -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Shillinglaw Cottage, 4 Panther Place, Eltham, c.May 1988
35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 23) Mount - Kodak EktachromeProcess Date MAY 88Meltham, main road, shillinglaw cottage -
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Slide - Photograph, Market stores, Main Road, Eltham, c.May 1988
35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 23) Mount - Kodak EktachromeProcess Date MAY 88Meltham, main road, markets, national australia bank -
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Slide - Photograph, The Wiregrass Gallery and Art Store, 965 Main Road, Eltham, c.May 1988
35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 23) Mount - Kodak EktachromeProcess Date MAY 88Meltham, main road, art store, eltham railway station, platform 3095, restaurants, shops, wiregrass gallery -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Eltham Railway Station, c.May 1988
35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 23) Mount - Kodak EktachromeProcess Date MAY 88Meltham, main road, eltham railway station, hitachi electric train (1972-2014) -
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Slide - Photograph, Antique store, 1149 Main Road, Eltham, c.May 1988
35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 23) Mount - Kodak EktachromeProcess Date MAY 88Meltham, main road, antiques and old wares, shops -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Food Plus Service Station, cnr Main Road and Beard Street, Eltham, c.May 1988
35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 23) Mount - Kodak EktachromeProcess Date MAY 88Meltham, main road, beard street, eltham east, food plus, service station -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Eltham Barrel entrance, Main Road, Research, c.May 1988
35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 23) Mount - Kodak EktachromeProcess Date MAY 88Mmain road, bands, eltham barrel, kalbar road, maple leaf band, sunday jazz, research (vic.), eltham -
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Slide - Photograph, The Garden Nursery, 1419 Main Road, Eltham, c.May 1988
35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 23) Mount - Kodak EktachromeProcess Date MAY 88Mmain road, bankcard, eltham, shops, the garden nursery